Central Sector Scheme of Free Coaching for SC and OBC Student
Free Coaching For SC And OBC Students
A number of plans and programs are being implemented to assist them so as to enhance their skills and capabilities for ensuring rapid economic development and integration in the national mainstream
A scheme for providing free coaching to students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCS) was started during 6th Five Year Plan. Similar schemes were also being implemented to provide free coaching to students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Minorities. With a view to ensure effective implementation and monitoring and to assist the students in a better manner, the separate coaching schemes for SCs, OBCs and Minorities were amalgamated and a combined Scheme, namely, 'Coaching and Allied Assistance for Weaker Sections including Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Minorities was introduced with effect from September, 2001.
After creation of a separate Ministry to handle matters relating to the Minorities viz. The Ministry of Minority Affairs, the Scheme underwent further revision in April 2007 for removing the minority component from the ambit of the scheme and to accommodate other changes deemed necessary at that point of time. The last revision of the Scheme came into effect from 01.04.2016.
2. Objective The objective of the Scheme is to provide coaching of good quality for economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates to enable them to appear in competitive examinations and succeed in obtaining an appropriate job in Public / Private Sector
Free Coaching For SC And OBC Students
iv) Premier Entrance Examinations for admission in
(a) Engineering (eg. IIT - JEE),
(b) Medical (eg.NEET),
(c) Professional courses like Management (eg. CAT) and Law (eg. CLAT), and
(d) Any other such disciplines as Ministry may decide from time to time.
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v) Eligibility tests / examinations like SAT, GRE, GMAT and TOEFL.
vi) Entrance examination tests for CPL courses / National Defense Academy and Combined Defense.
4. Distribution of slots amongst types of competitive examinations 60% of total available slots shall be allotted to the courses for which qualifying exam is graduation (Bachelor's level). 40% of total slots shall be for thecourses for which qualifying exam is Class 12.
5. Category - wise Ratio of Candidates The ratio of SC and OBC students to be coached under the Scheme will be 70:30. In case of non - availability adequate number of candidates in a particular category, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment can relax this ratio.
6. Eligibility criteria for students Only students belonging to SCs and OBCs having total family income from all sources of Rs.8.00 lakh or less per annum will be eligible for benefits under the Scheme. However, SC / OBC candidates belonging to a Minority community shall not be eligible under this scheme and can apply under the similar scheme of Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Following guideline shall be followed for income certificate in the form of a certificate issued by Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar. Employed parents / guardians are required to obtain income certificate from their employer. Employed parents / guardians should obtain consolidated certificate from Revenue Officer for any other additional source of incoms
Maximum Fee And Minimum Duration Under The Free Coaching Scheme For SC And OBC Students:
Stipend:
Monthly stipend of Rs. 3000/- per student will be paid for local students for attending
the coaching class.Similarly, Rs.6000/- per student will be paid per month for outstation students.The stipend will be paid till the duration of the course or for one year,whichever is less.The stipend to each student shall be paid directly by the
Ministry through DBT.
Special Allowance:
Students with disabilities would also be eligible for Special Allowance of Rs. 2000/- per month towards reader allowance, escort allowance, helper allowance etc. having valid disability certificate (equal to or more than 40% disability). This will be in addition to the stipend mentioned in para 8 ii) above.
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Free Coaching For SC And OBC Students
A number of plans and programs are being implemented to assist them so as to enhance their skills and capabilities for ensuring rapid economic development and integration in the national mainstream
A scheme for providing free coaching to students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCS) was started during 6th Five Year Plan. Similar schemes were also being implemented to provide free coaching to students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Minorities. With a view to ensure effective implementation and monitoring and to assist the students in a better manner, the separate coaching schemes for SCs, OBCs and Minorities were amalgamated and a combined Scheme, namely, 'Coaching and Allied Assistance for Weaker Sections including Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Minorities was introduced with effect from September, 2001.
After creation of a separate Ministry to handle matters relating to the Minorities viz. The Ministry of Minority Affairs, the Scheme underwent further revision in April 2007 for removing the minority component from the ambit of the scheme and to accommodate other changes deemed necessary at that point of time. The last revision of the Scheme came into effect from 01.04.2016.
2. Objective The objective of the Scheme is to provide coaching of good quality for economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates to enable them to appear in competitive examinations and succeed in obtaining an appropriate job in Public / Private Sector
Free Coaching For SC And OBC Students
iv) Premier Entrance Examinations for admission in
(a) Engineering (eg. IIT - JEE),
(b) Medical (eg.NEET),
(c) Professional courses like Management (eg. CAT) and Law (eg. CLAT), and
(d) Any other such disciplines as Ministry may decide from time to time.
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v) Eligibility tests / examinations like SAT, GRE, GMAT and TOEFL.
vi) Entrance examination tests for CPL courses / National Defense Academy and Combined Defense.
4. Distribution of slots amongst types of competitive examinations 60% of total available slots shall be allotted to the courses for which qualifying exam is graduation (Bachelor's level). 40% of total slots shall be for thecourses for which qualifying exam is Class 12.
5. Category - wise Ratio of Candidates The ratio of SC and OBC students to be coached under the Scheme will be 70:30. In case of non - availability adequate number of candidates in a particular category, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment can relax this ratio.
6. Eligibility criteria for students Only students belonging to SCs and OBCs having total family income from all sources of Rs.8.00 lakh or less per annum will be eligible for benefits under the Scheme. However, SC / OBC candidates belonging to a Minority community shall not be eligible under this scheme and can apply under the similar scheme of Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Following guideline shall be followed for income certificate in the form of a certificate issued by Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar. Employed parents / guardians are required to obtain income certificate from their employer. Employed parents / guardians should obtain consolidated certificate from Revenue Officer for any other additional source of incoms
Maximum Fee And Minimum Duration Under The Free Coaching Scheme For SC And OBC Students:
Stipend:
Monthly stipend of Rs. 3000/- per student will be paid for local students for attending
the coaching class.Similarly, Rs.6000/- per student will be paid per month for outstation students.The stipend will be paid till the duration of the course or for one year,whichever is less.The stipend to each student shall be paid directly by the
Ministry through DBT.
Special Allowance:
Students with disabilities would also be eligible for Special Allowance of Rs. 2000/- per month towards reader allowance, escort allowance, helper allowance etc. having valid disability certificate (equal to or more than 40% disability). This will be in addition to the stipend mentioned in para 8 ii) above.
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